FSU vs. Louisville live score, updates, highlights from 2023 ACC championship game

CHARLOTTE — Florida State has been among the most feared college football teams all season. The Seminoles tore through LSU in the season-opener, beat Clemson on the road, dominated Duke and pulled away late against Florida.

But early against North Alabama, in the penultimate week of the season, longtime starting quarterback Jordan Travis was injured, ending his season early before he had a chance to lead the program to an ACC championship and College Football Playoff appearance.

Those goals are still on the table, though. To achieve them, third-string quarterback Brock Glenn will have to be the one to do it, as the Seminoles prepare to face off against Louisville, which has gone from 8-5 a season ago to 10-2 in its first year under Jeff Brohm.

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This matchup figures to be a thrilling showdown between two balanced rosters. During the regular season, Louisville ranked 26th in total offense and 19th in total defense, while Florida State ranked 30th and 20th in the two categories, respectively.

Win, even with a backup quarterback, and Florida State will almost certainly be headed to its second-ever CFP appearance. Lose, and it will open the door for another team in the picture to claim one of the four spots.

Sporting News is tracking scores and highlights from Saturday’s ACC Championship. Follow for updates from the game between Florida State and Louisville.

FSU vs. Louisville score

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FSU vs. Louisville live updates, highlights from ACC championship

(All times Eastern)

First quarter

8:50 p.m.: Glenn completes another short pass to Johnny Wilson, but it goes for only a pair. Another completion behind the line of scrimmage, the only such passes so far today for Glenn. That will bring the first quarter to an end with Louisville holding the total yardage edge 32-5.

8:49 p.m.: Plummer throws a pass out right to Calloway, but it is just past his receiver’s hands. He’s now 1-for-8 passing today for five yards. Louisville is forced to punt, and the ball is fair caught at the FSU 23. Just 33 seconds left in what has been a punchless first quarter so far.

8:46 p.m.: Jordan rushes for a pair right up the middle, and on a jet sweep, Kevin Coleman races around to the right side for six yards to bring up a third-and-2.

8:44 p.m.: Back-to-back carries by Benson net only two yards for Florida State. Glenn’s pass over the middle, his first time throwing past the sticks today, is considerably short of Ja’Khi Douglas. Florida State still has nothing going on offense as it has to punt again. The ball rolls out of bounds at the Louisville 20.

8:43 p.m.: The Cardinals opt for a play-action pass, and Plummer had tight end Josh Lifson wide open on the right side, but his pass attempt is batted down at the line. Florida State takes over at the 50.

8:42 p.m.: Plummer scrambles out of the pocket and tip-toes his way to the 50 for a pickup of 11. Louisville keeping the offense out there for a fourth-and-1 try.

8:40 p.m.: Isaac Guerendo is stopped for a loss of two to start the Cardinals’ drive, and Plummer’s next pass, a deep shot down the left sideline out to Bell is well over thrown. Plummer has yet to connect on a deep ball, but it hasn’t been for a lack of trying so far.

8:38 p.m.: So far, one first down, six punts, 16 total yards between these two teams. Florida State has accounted for just one of those yards.

8:36 p.m.: Glenn rolls out of the pocket and Ramon Puryear pushes him out of bounds for a loss of four to to get credit for a sack. Glenn then tries another short pass to Coleman, who is brought down for only six yards, and Florida State will have to punt again. Louisville makes the fair catch at its own 42.

8:35 p.m.: Trey Bendson tries a run over the middle, but he’s stopped for just a yard. Louisville continues to dare Florida State to try anything deep.

8:34 p.m.: Plummer drops back and is immediately pressured. He heads backward all the way back to the Louisville 41 when he’s finally caught for a sack by Jared Verse. Louisville punts it away, and a Cardinals roll sends it all the way back to the FSU 10.

8:32 p.m.: Plummer attempted a deep shot over the middle to Chris Bell, but the ball falls incomplete. Looked like he had him for a minute, but the pass was just a bit past him. Jordan picks up three on the next play to set up a third-and-7.

8:31 p.m.: Jordan takes the handoff and gets to the edge on the right side and bursts off down the line, picking up 22 yards up to the Florida State 49. First first down for either time, and first time either team’s offense has been in opposing territory.

8:27 p.m.: Lawrance Toafili is taken down for no gain on a rush, and Florida State will go three-and-out again. Louisville has been ready for all the short plays and rushes with the young quarterback playing. Louisville fair catches the punt at its own 29. Three three-and-outs so far.

8:26 p.m.: Rodney Hill takes the handoff, but is brought down in the pile for only a yard. Glenn throws the ball out right to Coleman, who races all the way back across the field behind the line of scrimmage to the left, but he can manage only two yards for his efforts.

8:24 p.m.: Plummer dodges pressure in the backfield and attempts a pass over the middle to Jamari Thrash, but it’s broken up. Florida State gets a fair catch at the FSU 31.

8:23 p.m.: Plummer is flushed out of the pocket on the first play of the drive and has to throw the ball away. The next drive, he tries a deep shot out to Jimmy Calloway down the left sideline, but it bounces off Calloway’s fingertips. Third-and-10 coming up.

8:19 p.m.: Florida State’s offensive line was completely overwhelmed on the right side, and Glenn is blasted for a sack by cornerback Storm Duck. Florida State punts, and Louisville gets the ball at its own 24.

8:18 p.m.: Working quickly, Glenn slings a pass out to Keon Coleman to the right, but the Cardinals bottle the star receiver up for just two yards.

8:17 p.m.: Indeed, it is the freshman Glenn out there to make his first collegiate start in the ACC championship. He is nearly sacked, escapes pressure briefly and picks up a yard on the scramble.

8:16 p.m.: Jack Plummer’s first pass attempt of the game is complete to Chris Bell, but he’s stopped at the 28 for a short gain. Louisville punts the ball, and it stops at the Florida State 33, where the Seminoles will take over.

8:16 p.m.: Braden Fiske blows up the line, and buries Jordan for a loss of three. Already a third-and-12 coming up for Louisville.

8:15 p.m.: Jawhar Jordan picks up only a yard on the game’s first carry.

8:14 p.m.: Louisville takes the touchback to start the game.

8:12 p.m.: Florida State wins the toss and deferred to the second half. Louisville will start the game with the ball.

8:10 p.m.: And now, here come the Seminoles.

8:07 p.m.: Here come the Cardinals taking the field ahead of tonight’s game.

7:54 p.m.: According to 247Sports, Glenn is expected to be the starter against Louisville. Read here for what you need to know about Glenn.

7:45 p.m.: Teams are headed back to the locker rooms following warmups. Just under 27 minutes until kickoff.

7:28 p.m.: Two states south, Alabama has taken down No. 1 Georgia in the SEC championship. If Florida State and Michigan both win tonight, the committee is going to have its hands full deciding between an undefeated Seminole team with a backup QB, a Texas team that beat Alabama and a Crimson Tide squad that just knocked off the top team in the country for the final two spots.

7:15 p.m.: Rodemaker is out on the field in uniform for warmups. Still appears headed to a true game time decision.

Tate Rodemaker is in uniform and warming up on the field. Still no word from FSU on his status for tonight, but this would appear to be a good sign for him playing. pic.twitter.com/p3lGp6tUrB

— Edward Sutelan (@EdwardSutelan) December 3, 2023

7 p.m.: Rodemaker was warming up on the field with the other quarterbacks. Still no word on whether he’ll be starting or if Glenn will be under center.

6:15 p.m.: Florida State is still mum on who will be the starter at quarterback. Early reports have been that third-stringer Brock Glenn will be the starter, but a Florida State spokesperson has reportedly said there is no update on who the starter will be. The decision appears to be waiting until after pregame warmups.

Florida State is here, rocking the matching suits. Mike Norvell tells our @Katie_George05 that final decision on QB will be made after pregame warmups. pic.twitter.com/vuUTBi4Lw5

— 💫🅰️♈️🆔 (@ADavidHaleJoint) December 2, 2023